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| | Oregon has plenty of magnificent hiking trails; one of them being Bear Creek Trail in Wallowa County. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Bear Creek Trail in Wallowa County, Oregon is a really perfect location to spend some time. Bear Creek Trail is situated a rather long drive from La Grande, but it's one of those locations where hiking is perfect. This is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The total elevation difference for this hiking and backpacking trail |
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is 4,687 feet which is higher than average. Oregon has so much to offer the wilderness lovers. Bear Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is just one of a large number of wilderness
| | trails in this vicinity. Being 44.2 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. Trekking here in the Wallowa Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. Each hiking trail in Oregon is different from the others. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Bear Creek Trail is a location that is reasonably dry ordinarily; through December this region sees the most snow while July is ordinarily the driest month. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking | |
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is the magnificent thing to do. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. During the summer months here at Bear Creek Trail, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's.
For the duration of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are regularly in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Bear Creek Trail descend into the 20's. Bear Creek Trail is many miles long having an average number
of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous wilderness trail for experienced backcountry walkers in wonderful shape. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 6.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
Now, you may assume that's a heap but there's even more exciting stuff to do here at Bear Creek Trail. You ought to beyond doubt dedicate some time to Corral Basin since you're here at Bear Creek Trail; Granite Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth taking a look
at. Monument Point is near Bear Creek Trail and is a fine place to check out; do put some time aside to spend at Huckleberry Spring while you're here at Bear Creek Trail.
Don’t forget to stop by McCubbin Basin if you're here at Bear Creek Trail, and since you're here, you might
as well explore Sturgil Saddle. Camping at Out Post RV Park is always a nice experience, and some close by water includes Blowout Basin Creek. Having a great time in the Wallowa Mountains is easy. Bear Creek Trail is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Goebel's is a pleasant
local campground It's always splendid to have a look at Goat Mountain Spring.
But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Wallowa Mountains.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4738, Longitude -117.5585
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2965, Longitude -117.3994
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 22.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 13.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 22.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 44.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 44.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4687 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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13 miles away
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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36 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Grande, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County, Oregon
Local climate location: ELGIN 4 miles away
        
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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36 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Washboard Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 3 miles away, 20.6 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference |
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North Minam Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 5 miles away, 22.8 hiking miles, 4044 feet elevation difference |
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Bowman Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2945 feet elevation difference |
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Copper Creek Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 9 miles away, 13.2 hiking miles, 3358 feet elevation difference |
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Crooked Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference |
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Salt Trail, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference |
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 13 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 32 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 35 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 42 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 36 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 36 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 41 miles away |
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